For @documentary.org, I took the measure of last month's @sheffdocfest.bsky.social, its platforming of deplatformed political filmmakers, visions of Palestine and more from Ukraine, and four great finds (including my favourites, A Simple Soldier and The Gas Station Attendant)

Missed Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral @sheffdocfest.bsky.social? Not to worry! It's coming to cinemas on 12 September and tickets are available now www.dreaming-of-you.co.uk A #mustwatch for fans of this iconic, unique band of misfits #thecoral #documentary #cinema #dreamingofyou

A powerful account of a British-Palestinian surgeon who has become a vital witness to the devastation wreaked by Israel’s bombing of Gaza. Following its UK premiere at @sheffdocfest.bsky.social in June, join us on 29 July for a Q&A screening of A State of Passion.

Introducing our 2025 cohort for the Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum. The initiative supports XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary, looking to expand their network and get advice from experts. Learn more: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/meet-ou...

We’re thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s edition of Amplify: Production Talent 💥 Meet the 2025 cohort and hear more from them at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/amplify...

Join us on 19th June for Podcast Live: Here We Go! The Art of the Football Chant ⚽️❤️ Sociologist and a lifelong football supporter Les Back reflects on the making of his BBC4 audio documentary on football chants. Grab your tickets: www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/... @academicdiary.bsky.social

We are thrilled to announce our Alternate Realities programme for 2025! Collateral Echoes, a cutting-edge immersive work from artist & filmmaker Baff Akoto, is the exhibition’s centrepiece — plus, don't miss our VR Cinema. Full info here: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...

MeetMarket turns 20! We’re thrilled to announce the slate for the 20th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket, which will take place on 19 & 20 June 2025. Drawn from a record number of 610 submissions, discover this year’s projects here: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...

We’re thrilled to announce Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, co-founders of the pioneering media company World of Wonder (WOW) and award-winning producers and directors of trailblazing films and TV, as this year’s Guests of Honour! 🤩 @worldofwonder.bsky.social

Final call! Volunteer at the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🎉 🤩See new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival. Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT

✨ Just announced! 🎬 A no-budget filmmaking challenge for creatives in the North of England aged 16-25. Shortlisted films will be showcased at #SheffDocFest2025 More info below ⬇️

Two opportunities closing soon - don't miss out! 💥 Channel 4 First Cut Pitch ‼️ Deadline this Friday ‼️ Apply now: sheffdocfest.com/news/channel... --- 💥 Amplify: Production Talent 2025 ⏰ Apply by Thurs 17th April Find out more: sheffdocfest.com/news/applica...

We’re delighted to be part of this year’s #ArtsForImpact campaign to help fund our 2025 Community Programme.🫶 Between midday today and midday 25th March, donate to us and they will double the amount – so you can make double the difference to DocFest. 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Want to get your new documentary in front of Channel 4? 🎬🚨 The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield DocFest is back and you have just over a WEEK LEFT to apply. Find out more and apply by Friday 21st March 2025 → www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...

The page for our 100th celebrations is now live on My Community Cinema! Take a look and keep up to the latest information on what we have planned to celebrate a century of volunteer-led cinema 🎞: bit.ly/3X8ecKE

Volunteer applications are open for #SheffDocFest2025 🥳🫶🎬 Join the team, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! Apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT

📣 The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back! 🤩 Five shortlisted directors will have the chance to pitch their film at the First Cut Pitch at #SheffDocFest2025 this June and one winner will walk away with a commission. Apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...

Congratulations to No Other Land on winning Best Documentary Feature Film at the #Oscars. Winner of our 2024 Tim Hetherington Award, the film charts an unlikely alliance between a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli journalist in a powerful record of life in occupied Palestine.

📣Do you know about our Freelancer Pass rate?🎟 sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus... Recognising the many difficulties facing film and TV freelancers, our Freelancer Pass rate, aims to help those who have been affected by challenges in the sector to access our 2025 Festival.

We're delighted to announce our Film Programme Team, and Programme Consultants & Advisers for #SheffDocFest2025! 📽️🫶 Meet the team and find out more about them at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/introdu...

📢Deadline day is fast approaching! 📢 Both our Film and Virtual Reality Programme entries close this Friday. Just two days to go! Find out more at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-fi...

Calling all artists! The deadline for Virtual Reality Programme entries is just around the corner! ⏰👇 www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real... We’re looking for VR projects that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary. ⏰Apply by 28 Feb

Come and work behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🫶🤩 We’re looking for a dynamic team of Venue Coordinators to deliver events, screenings, talks and panel sessions at the 2025 festival. Apply by 28th March at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mimi Poskitt as our new Managing Director. Read the full story over on our website: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/announc...

Want to be brimming with new documentary recommendations, like Alaina? 📽❤️ Be the envy of documentary fans everywhere and become a DocLover at #SheffDocFest2025 DocLover ticket bundles, on sale now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-l... ⭐️5 & 10 ticket bundles available

We’ve added more roles to apply for over on our website. Come and work behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎬🫶🤩 📅Deadlines are fast approaching... Take a look at our current opportunities and apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...

Have your say in the future of our festival as a Sheffield DocFest Local Advisor! Based in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire? Apply now to attend the 2025 and 2026 festivals and share your experience. No prior experience needed! Apply by 14th March: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/join-ou...

We're expanding our team! Join us in the following roles as we work towards the 32nd edition of our festival: 🎬Festival Communications Coordinator 🎟Box Office Manager 🏨Hospitality Coordinator Head to our website to find out more and apply now 🔗 bit.ly/SDFJobs 📅Applications closing 6th February

CLOSING FRIDAY our DocLover 10 ticket bundle is on sale at the Early Bird rate of £60. A DocLover 10 🫶 gives you 10 tickets to films and talks in our 2025 public programme. Get yours before 31 January to save up to £75 on single tickets - bit.ly/349sQFS

Don't forget, you can catch our screening of Ladies Only this February at Riverside Library 👇 🎟️Tickets are free but spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your space NOW: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ladies-onl...

Calling all artists! We’re looking for VR projects for the 2025 edition of Sheffield DocFest that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary. The deadline is fast approaching to submit your project ⏰👇 www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real... ⏰Apply by 28 Feb

⏰Our #MeetMarket project entries deadline is just 3 weeks away and it’s our 20th anniversary! 🥳 We welcome projects at any stage of development from makers around the world. 🎥Check out our FAQ page to support your submission. 📅Deadline: 5 Feb, 16:00 GMT 🔗 www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket

From their central Belfast tower-block, resident Joe and his neighbours confront the lingering ghosts of the Troubles, reliving the memories that have shaped their lives. Join us for screenings of The Flats, in Sheffield and London - dates and details below👇🎥 www.sheffdocfest.com/year-round-s...

📢Do you know about our Freelancer Pass rate? 🎟 Recognising the many difficulties facing film and TV freelancers, our Freelancer Pass rate, aims to help those who have been affected by challenges in the sector to access our 2025 Festival. Find out more 🔗 www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus...

We're looking for film enthusiasts aged 18-23 to join this year's Youth Jury and you have just 2 DAYS to apply! A great opportunity for those looking to get their foot in the door of the industry 🎥🎬🍿 Apply by THIS FRIDAY: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-yo...

😱The countdown is on! - 2 DAYS LEFT TO GO ⏰ There's just two days left to grab a festival pass at our Super Early Bird rate and save £100 off the Standard Rate → www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus... Get full access to #SheffDocFest2025, including films, live events, panels, pitches + more.

Are you aged 18-23, based in the UK, and have a passion for documentary and the media industry? Want to have your say on some of the best documentaries being made today? Our Youth Jury programme is for you. 🫵🎬 Find out more & apply by 10 Jan 2025 → www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-yo...

Do you love documentaries as much as we do? Get the best value for money on tickets to films and talks at #SheffDocFest2025 with a DocLover❤️ ticket bundle. Save up to £75 on single tickets, with our DocLover 10 Early Bird - on sale at £60 until 31 Jan! 🎟️ www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-l...